KRONES AG (KRN.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:KRN • DE0006335003
Current stock price
128.5 EUR
-0.9 (-0.7%)
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This KRN.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KRN.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KRN was profitable.
- KRN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years KRN has always been profitable.
- KRN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- KRN has a better Return On Assets (5.92%) than 77.57% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.03%, KRN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.56%, KRN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KRN is above the industry average of 8.67%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (10.67%) for KRN is below the current ROIC(11.56%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.92% | ||
| ROE | 14.03% | ||
| ROIC | 11.56% |
ROA(3y)5.59%
ROA(5y)5.06%
ROE(3y)13.84%
ROE(5y)12.68%
ROIC(3y)10.67%
ROIC(5y)9.65%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.27%, KRN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- KRN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- KRN's Operating Margin of 7.36% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KRN outperforms 58.88% of its industry peers.
- KRN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 53.38%, KRN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KRN has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.27% | ||
| GM | 53.38% |
OM growth 3Y3.47%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y5.88%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.9%
GM growth 5Y0.8%
2. KRN.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KRN is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KRN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 5 years ago, KRN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KRN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- KRN has an Altman-Z score of 3.08. This indicates that KRN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.08, KRN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- There is no outstanding debt for KRN. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.08 |
ROIC/WACC1.56
WACC7.41%
2.3 Liquidity
- KRN has a Current Ratio of 1.38. This is a normal value and indicates that KRN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- KRN has a Current ratio of 1.38. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KRN outperforms 42.99% of its industry peers.
- KRN has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that KRN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.11, KRN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.01% of the companies in the same industry.
- The current and quick ratio evaluation for KRN is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 |
3. KRN.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.75% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, KRN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 16.87% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.99% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, KRN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.26% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.75%
EPS 3Y16.87%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%11.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.99%
Revenue growth 3Y10.4%
Revenue growth 5Y11.26%
Sales Q2Q%9.7%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, KRN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.96% on average per year.
- KRN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.79% yearly.
EPS Next Y12.8%
EPS Next 2Y12.52%
EPS Next 3Y9.46%
EPS Next 5Y9.96%
Revenue Next Year2.77%
Revenue Next 2Y4.46%
Revenue Next 3Y4.91%
Revenue Next 5Y5.79%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. KRN.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.60, KRN is valued correctly.
- 79.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KRN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.71. KRN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.05 indicates a correct valuation of KRN.
- 74.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KRN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- KRN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.09, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KRN is valued a bit cheaper than 74.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KRN is valued a bit cheaper than 61.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- KRN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.52%
EPS Next 3Y9.46%
5. KRN.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- KRN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.21%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.40, KRN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, KRN pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KRN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 28.23%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)28.23%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- 27.50% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KRN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- KRN's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP27.5%
EPS Next 2Y12.52%
EPS Next 3Y9.46%
KRN.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:KRN (4/22/2026, 10:36:31 AM)
128.5
-0.9 (-0.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-19 2026-02-19/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-08 2026-05-08
Inst Owners20.58%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.06B
Revenue(TTM)5.66B
Net Income(TTM)298.69M
Analysts83.33
Price Target156.92 (22.12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
Yearly Dividend2.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)28.23%
DP27.5%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-12.23%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.09%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.37%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-7.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.09%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.44%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.44%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)0.22%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)5.87%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.01%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.64%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.05%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.87%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.1%
PT rev (1m)0.05%
PT rev (3m)0.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.54%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.05 | ||
| P/S | 0.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.04 | ||
| P/B | 1.91 | ||
| P/tB | 2.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.88 |
EPS(TTM)9.45
EY7.35%
EPS(NY)10.66
Fwd EY8.3%
FCF(TTM)8.36
FCFY6.5%
OCF(TTM)14.22
OCFY11.06%
SpS179.29
BVpS67.38
TBVpS48.36
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number119.69 (-6.86%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.92% | ||
| ROE | 14.03% | ||
| ROCE | 16.15% | ||
| ROIC | 11.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.85% | ||
| OM | 7.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.27% | ||
| GM | 53.38% | ||
| FCFM | 4.66% |
ROA(3y)5.59%
ROA(5y)5.06%
ROE(3y)13.84%
ROE(5y)12.68%
ROIC(3y)10.67%
ROIC(5y)9.65%
ROICexc(3y)13.4%
ROICexc(5y)12.61%
ROICexgc(3y)18.95%
ROICexgc(5y)17.45%
ROCE(3y)14.91%
ROCE(5y)13.47%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.4%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.62%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y3.47%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y5.88%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.9%
GM growth 5Y0.8%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 99.92% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 57.39 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | 88.38% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.08 |
F-Score8
WACC7.41%
ROIC/WACC1.56
Cap/Depr(3y)101.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.17%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.75%
EPS 3Y16.87%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%11.16%
EPS Next Y12.8%
EPS Next 2Y12.52%
EPS Next 3Y9.46%
EPS Next 5Y9.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.99%
Revenue growth 3Y10.4%
Revenue growth 5Y11.26%
Sales Q2Q%9.7%
Revenue Next Year2.77%
Revenue Next 2Y4.46%
Revenue Next 3Y4.91%
Revenue Next 5Y5.79%
EBIT growth 1Y13.14%
EBIT growth 3Y14.23%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year50.06%
EBIT Next 3Y19.78%
EBIT Next 5Y14.81%
FCF growth 1Y-2.6%
FCF growth 3Y-9.89%
FCF growth 5Y2.98%
OCF growth 1Y-0.67%
OCF growth 3Y-2.12%
OCF growth 5Y6.9%
KRONES AG / KRN.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to KRN.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for KRONES AG?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to KRONES AG (KRN.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is KRONES AG (KRN.DE) stock?
KRONES AG (KRN.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for KRONES AG?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) is expected to grow by 12.8% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 27.5%.